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DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio...
I too, would have recommended the PS Audio DAC, especially as it can be had for considerably less than it's list price, either through the PS Audio trade-in program (where they credit you for the original MSRP of your used equipment) or from a cer... 
Which DAC as a preamp?
I have both the Audio Alchemy DDP-1 and the PS Audio Directstream DAC. Both are darn good. I think the PS Audio sounds significantly better (as it should given the price difference and the absence of features like analog inputs and a headphone amp... 
First Foray into XLR
I am also very interested in these questions. I have recently moved to all-PS Audio electronics (Directstream DAC to BHK Signature preamp to Stellar M700 monoblock amps). PS Audio says that all these pieces are fully balanced and that balanced int... 
Mono Blocks on a Budget, is it possible?
Two good things about buying the Stellar monoblocks from PS Audio 1. They will knock up to 900 dollars off the ($3K) price if you trade in a used component.  They will credit you with the original MSRP, even if that's not what you paid for the it... 
Folded tweeters vs. dome?
If you like the KEF sound and you have $1200 to spend, consider the LS-50's. (Standmount monitors) They are available new for $1200 now (used to be $1500), and you could probably find a used pair for under $1000.  They image like crazy, still rate...